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Yat Wit: Chicken Gumbo for the New Orleans Soul
From the dilemma of deciding who gets the third and final beignet to the art of poaching ladders at Mardi Gras parades, the laugh-out-loud essays in Yat Chicken Gumbo for the New Orleans Soul celebrate the quirks and perks of life in the Big Easy.
Among the essays is one that laments the way Word documents attempt to correct common New Orleans terms and another that offers out-of-this-world advice for parade-goers burdened with excess catches. Ms. Emilie Peaust is on hand to assist readers with the appropriate etiquette for dodging unyielding streetcars, eating sloppy roast beef po-boys, and securing a toilet on Mardi Gras Day.
Derived from the common greeting "Where y'at?", a yat is a New Orleanian who speaks with a distinct phraseology. This candid book honors the yat in all of us with essays that detail both the eccentric experience and the everyday joy of life in this fun-loving city.
Whether you are a long-time local, a one-time visitor, or a far-away fan of America's Favorite City, get ready to smile, giggle, and chortle at the distinct humor that abounds in Yat Chicken Gumbo for the New Orleans Soul.
Among the essays is one that laments the way Word documents attempt to correct common New Orleans terms and another that offers out-of-this-world advice for parade-goers burdened with excess catches. Ms. Emilie Peaust is on hand to assist readers with the appropriate etiquette for dodging unyielding streetcars, eating sloppy roast beef po-boys, and securing a toilet on Mardi Gras Day.
Derived from the common greeting "Where y'at?", a yat is a New Orleanian who speaks with a distinct phraseology. This candid book honors the yat in all of us with essays that detail both the eccentric experience and the everyday joy of life in this fun-loving city.
Whether you are a long-time local, a one-time visitor, or a far-away fan of America's Favorite City, get ready to smile, giggle, and chortle at the distinct humor that abounds in Yat Chicken Gumbo for the New Orleans Soul.
144 pages, Paperback
First published March 21, 2011
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April 21, 2011
If you are from the Greater New Orleans area, you MUST read this book. It is a wonderful trip down memory lane and very funny!
February 14, 2013
Quick, easy read that makes me know what it means to miss New Orleans even more. Read the entire book from cover to cover on my plane ride from New Orleans to Chicago. Full of clever, entertaining stories that made me laugh and even tear up. This is a great book that I would recommend to anyone, especially those who are New Orleanian or those with the soul of one.
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